Graduate Health Education and Promotion (HED)

The prerequisite for 50000-69999 level courses is graduate standing. The prerequisite for courses 70000 and higher is doctoral standing. Additional prerequisites may apply and are listed in this catalog.

An asterisk (*) adjacent to a course number indicates that students are required to complete Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Identification (BCII) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background checks and submit the results to authorized personnel at their assigned “school/agency” before the first day of the semester in which the student teaching/internship will take place.

50093/70093 Variable Title Workshop in Health Education and Promotion (1-3)
Discussion of major issues in health and safety education. Content, emphasis and prerequisites vary depending on workshop. S/U grading.

51561 Environmental Health (3)
Effects on human health of overpopulation, and various sources of energy and the resultant environmental pollutants.

52041 Health Counseling (3)
Techniques of counseling applied to health education. Individual and group approaches relative to personal, family and societal-health issues. The course includes 20 field/clinical hours.
52575 Health and Learning: Strategies for Students and Teachers (3)
Focus on health issues/education/environment policy and practice strategies to respond to threats confronting students utilizing a coordinated school/community strategy to promote health to improve academic outcomes. CPR and first aid certification required for completion of course.

54543 Administration of School Health Programs (3)
Organizational design and administration of a comprehensive school health program including health services, instruction and environment. This course includes 25 field/clinical hours. CPR and first aid certification required for completion of course.
54544 Sexuality Education Programs (3)
This course prepares the student to develop, implement and evaluate sexuality education programs in school and community settings.
54550 Drug Abuse and Violence Education Programs (3)
Drug abuse and violence prevention from theoretical, philosophical, empirical and practical perspectives. Application of theories to plan, implement and evaluate drug and violence education programs.

54565 Health Data Analysis and Presentation (3)
Analysis, interpretation and presentation of data utilized in epidemiological surveillance and evaluation. Application of statistical and graphic computer programs in this area.
56052 Stress: Recognition and Management (2)
An examination of stress, its role as a predisposing factor for various illnesses and diseases, types of stressors, the body’s reaction to stress, and techniques for recognizing, preventing and reducing stress.

56060 Death Education (3)
Issues of living with the human experience of death and facilitating understanding with selected client systems in schools and community agencies.

56070 Health Related Aspects of Aging (3)
Theories of biological aging and identification of major health hazards, age-related diseases and age changes, their prevention and control. The health care delivery system for the elderly.

57070 AIDS: Issues, Education and Prevention (3)
This course provides an extensive overview of the human immunodeficiency virus epidemic as it has developed and exists today. A particular emphasis will be given to AIDS education and prevention issues and strategies.
57091/77091 Current Issues and Trends in Health Education and Promotion (1-3)
Public health issues facing professionals in communities, schools, health care settings and the worksite.
58092/78092 Field Experience in Health Education and Promotion (1-3)*
Observation and participation in educational and promotional activities of a public health agency, school, or health care facility joint university-agency supervision. S/U grading; IP permissible. Prerequisite: special approval.
60199 Thesis I (2-6)
Thesis students must register for a total of 6 hours, 2 to 6 hours in a single semester, distributed over several semesters if desired. S/U grading; IP permissible.

64010/74010 Health Informatics (3)
Systematic application of information and computer science and technology to health practice, research and learning. Course teaches health informatics competencies for health professionals.
64030/74030 Introduction to Research and Data Analysis in Health Education Promotion (3)
Introduction of research methods in the field of health education and health promotion. Includes basic knowledge and skills in research design and concepts of descriptive and inferential statistics.

64050/74050 Health Behavior (3)
Analysis of a broad range of theoretical and empirical models of health and illness behavior. Prerequisite: HED 64010 and 64061.
64051/74051 Biobehavioral Aspects of Disease (3)
The etiology and pathogenesis of major diseases are studied from a biopsychosocial perspective with an emphasis on implications for disease prevention and health promotion. Prerequisite: HED 64072.
64055/74055 Needs Assessment and Program Planning in Health Promotion (3)
Students will assess individual and community needs for health promotion programs based on multiple sources of health data. Students will develop a rational plan to meet identified needs. Prerequisite: HED 64010, 64050, 64059,64061, 64063 and 64072.
64057/74057 Evaluation of Health Promotion Programs (3)
Reviews basic principles and types of evaluations. Students will develop an evaluation plan to determine effectiveness of program developed in HED 6/74055. Prerequisite: HED 64010, 64050, 64055, 64061, 64063 and 64072.
64058/74058 Developmental Approach to Content and Resources in Health Education (3)
Focus on examination of six CDC problem priority areas through the lens of developmentally appropriate practice parameters for children and youth.
64059/74059 Communication and Marketing in Health Education and Promotion (3)
Introduction to the theory and practice of planning, implementing, and evaluating marketing and communication programs in health promotion. Prerequisite: HED 64010, 64050, 64061 and 64072.
64060/74060 Grant Writing for Health Education and Promotion (3)
Focuses on the development of basic grant writing skills for health educators, including the search for funding sources and proposal development.
64061/74061 Foundations of Health Education and Promotion (3)
Historical, sociological and philosophical factors that have influenced definitions and the practice of health education and promotion are studied. Professional associations/leadership, government initiatives, standards of practice and accreditations are examined.
64062/74062 Administration of Health Promotion Programs (3)
Basic concepts in the administration of health education/promotion programs. Coordination of program services, consultative relationships, management of human and fiscal resources and organizational leadership are addressed. Prerequisite: HED 64010 and 64061.

64063/74063 Strategies in Health Education and Promotion (3)
Health education and promotion methods, techniques and strategies are presented for a variety of audiences, learning environments and intervention levels.

64066/74066 Health in the Developing Nations (3)
Overview of national development, review of problems, process and strategy of health development.
64070/74070 Worksite Health Promotion (3)
Program planning and evaluation of health promotion programs in business and industry with an emphasis on the role of health educators.

64072/74072 Epidemiology (3)
Overview of history and nature of epidemiological research: definition of problem, design, collection, analysis and presentation of data relevant to the study of disease distribution. Introduction to the logic of statistical inference. Pre- or Corequisite: HED 64010 and 64061.
64080/74080 Advocacy and Policy Issues in Health Education Promotion (3)
Emphasizes the advocacy role of health educators. Includes use of research results to develop, analyze and influence health policy.
64082/74082 Readings in Health Education and Promotion (1-3)
Independent study of approved topics in health and safety education related to the student’s special interests. Advisor’s permission required to repeat registration one time. S/U grading; IP permissible. Prerequisite: Health Education or Public Health major.

64084/74084 Behavioral Science in the Health Professions (1-3)
A behavioral science perspective on individual and social issues that affect medical care delivery. Individually arranged. May include field projects, participation in health-related investigations and presentations and personal development programs. Repeat registration permitted. S/U grading.
64091/74091 Seminar in Health Education and Promotion (1)
Presentation and discussion of research by faculty and graduate students. Total of 2 credits may be applied toward degree requirements. S/U grading.

71250 Public Health Practice and Health Promotion (3)
Examines the roles of health agencies related to the protection and promotion of health, health planning and the health care delivery system.
71350 Systems Approach to Health Promotion (3)
In-depth examination of issues which promote and maintain health behavior and prevent lifestyle risks that lead to disease for individuals and groups.

71450 Evaluation of Preventative Interventions (3)
A review of evaluation methods used in health education/promotion intervention trials. Emphasis will be placed on data collection procedures, linking program activities to outcomes, participant attrition and reporting of results. Prerequisite: HED 6/74055 and 6/74057.

80199 Dissertation I (15)
Registration for two semesters required, first semester dissertation work begins and continues until completion of 30 hours. S/U grading; IP permissible.

80292 Internship in Health Education and Promotion (3)

80299 Dissertation II (1 or 15)
Continuing registration required of doctoral students who have completed the initial 30 hours of dissertation and continuing until degree requirements are met. S/U grading; IP permissible.

81100 Doctoral Residency Seminar I in Health Education and Promotion (3)
Exploration of philosophical, theoretical and empirical issues in health education/promotion. Student will synthesize courses, research and practice in preparation for comprehensives. S/U grading; IP permissible. Prerequisite: special approval.

81150 Seminar: Professional Development in Health Education and Promotion (3)
This course focuses on the process, practice and documentation of professional development in health promotion in the areas of instruction, program development, community organization and coalition building, research and evaluation. S/U grading.

81250 Public Health Practice and Health Promotion (3)
The role of public health practice and policy in the promotion of the nation’s health. A review of the basis/tools/settings/provision of services/future needs of public health will be addressed in the context of health promotion.

81350 Systems Approach to Health Promotion (3)
This course will address a variety of issues relevant to health promotion, including philosophy, content, strategies, evaluation, national and international perspectives utilizing a socio-ecological framework.
81450 Evaluation of Preventative Interventions (3)
A review of evaluation methods used in health education/promotion intervention trials. Emphasis will be placed on data collection procedures, linking program activities to outcomes, participant attrition and reporting of the results. Prerequisite: HED 6/74055 and 6/74057.

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